Inspire, Spring 1994

Cedarville College was selected for inclusion in the 1994 edition of Peterson's Guide to Competitive Colleges.The Peterson's Guide annually identifies the top colleges and universities in the nation according to admissions selectivity and the academic credentials of incoming students. All 2,000 of the nation's undergraduate institutions are reviewed in the selection process. Cedarville joins 359 schools nationwide,14 other Ohio institutions, and five other Christian College Coalition colleges in this year's publication. PARTNERS'93-94: $104,871.22FROM 2,335 AND STILL CLIMBING!! Another record setting response from alumni toward this year's $1.2 million Annual Fund need!2,335 members of the Alumni Association have given or committed $104,871.22.We thank each one. With afew months remaining in the 1993-94 academic year,these will likely increase. Over $60,000ofthis total was committed by alumni during our phoning efforts,and many ofthose we could not contact were generous by mail. Several alumnijoined the Annual Fund giving programs designed for consistent investment in Cedarville. These programs are the: Torch Club:$10/month or $120/year Charter Society:$500 or more in a calendar year President's Associates:$1,000 or more in a calendar year Each ofthese have some benefits which are within Internal Revenue Service guidelines,but still allow for full tax- deductibility ofthe gift amount.If you are interested in further information, please contact: Annual Fund Office, Cedarville College,P.O.Box 601,Cedarville,OH45314. CLASSCHALLENGE Class Gifts Gifts TOTAL Year Received Committed Heritage $8,230.50 $ 665.00 $8,895.50 1954 680.00 132.50 812.50 1955 1,282.50 10.00 1,292.50 1956 192.50 12.50 205.00 1957 992.80 55.00 1,047.80 1958 120.00 80.00 200.00 1959 285.00 25.00 310.00 1960 635.00 1,100.00 1,735.00 1961 270.00 40.00 310.00 1962 667.50 113.30 780.80 1963 1,190.00 428.00 1,618.00 1964 965.50 240.00 1,205.50 1965 796.00 1,095.00 1,891.00 1966 806.10 244.00 1,050.10 1967 1,160.80 305.00 1,465.80 1968 2,224.50 395.10 2,619.60 1969 4,233.60 271.00 4,504.60 1970 1,931.20 469.50 2,400.70 1971 1,192.50 420.40 1,612.90 1972 1,300.80 424.00 1,724.80 1973 2,264.50 686.20 2,950.70 1974 3,926.40 898.60 4,825.00 1975 1,659.80 436.10 2,095.90 1976 2,151.00 559.10 2,710.10 1977 1,531.30 521.50 2,052.80 1978 1,801.30 672.80 2,474.10 1979 3,735.30 1,835.10 5,570.40 1980 3,264.90 837.40 4,102.30 1981 3,365.30 1,101.20 4,466.50 1982 2,562.50 651.10 3,213.60 1983 4,133.00 788.80 4,921.80 1984 4,166.40 1,025.60 5,192.00 1985 2,533.50 1,209.80 3,743.30 1986 2,158.80 1,482.70 3,641.50 1987 3,159.86 1,151.10 4,310.96 1988 2,156.16 638.50 2,794.66 1989 1,530.20 1,399.90 2,930.10 1990 1,632.30 651.00 2,283.30 1991 797.50 2,185.10 2,982.60 1992 1,220.00 625.00 1,845.00 1993+ 37.50 45.00 82.50 YOU CAN HELP US SAVE MONEY The telephone is one of the most cost-effective tools Cedarville uses to give alumni the opportunity to be financially involved in students' education.This year,during PARTNERS'93-94,the College spent less than $.15 for every dollar that was committed over the phone by alumni. Many organizations consider it good when they spend $.25- $.40 for every dollar they receive. Stewardship ofour resources has always been a high priority for Cedarville. Where cost-effectiveness breaks down for Cedarville is in reminding those who commita gift over the phone,but delay payment for several months.Over the course ofa year,the College can invest up to $6for each pledge that remains outstanding. As ofJanuary 31,703 alumni who committed during PARTNERS'93-94,had not fulfilled their commitment.Could you help the college save some money'' Please send your pledge today! The College welcomed Dr. David Jeremiah'63(right) as speaker for the Winter Enrichment Conference from January 3through 7. He also presented a one-day pastors conference with over 100 local pastors in attendance on January 6. Dr. Jeremiah is senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church and president of Christian Heritage College in El Cajon, California. He has authored several books and produces"Turning Point,"a daily radio_program broadcast by many Christian stations across the country. He is pictured with his father, Dr.James T. Jeremiah'73H (left), chancellor of the College. ANOTHER HELPFUL HINT The Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993 which wentinto effect on January 1, 1994 requires that donors who give a gift of$250or more to a nonprofit organization must have a written receipt from the organization to claim the tax deduction on their tax returns. While Cedarville has always given a written receipt for every gift no matter the amount, those who provide a gift of$250 or more at any one time must retain our receipt for tax purposes. A Scholarship Minute: Impact For A Lifetime 1091 That is the number of$500 scholarships given since 1978 when the Cedarville College Alumni Council established the Alumni Scholarship Grant Fund.What an impact in the lives of students that decision has made! And on May6,1994 during Honor's Day Chapel,the Alumni Association will award another $6,000 in scholarships to students who have shown outstanding academic progress and contribution to their field ofstudy.Over the past three years the Alumni Council has focused on two goals for the Alumni Scholarship Fund.One has already been met! During Honor's Day 1993 we increased the scholarships to include a student in the Departmentof Engineering,giving a total oftwelve scholarships,one for each department.Our second goal is to increase the $500 tuition stipend to $1,000.To do this, we must dramatically increase the principal in the endowed Alumni Scholarship Fund. The long range vision for the Alumni Scholarship Fund is to grant a one-year scholarship to an outstanding returningjunior. This award will be given in addition to the current scholarships. These scholarships given by the Alumni Association are made possible through contributions from many alumni who faithfully send their gifts to the scholarship principal. During Homecoming 1994,the Council will be hosting an Alumni Art Auction which will benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund,giving alumni another opportunity to support current students through scholarships. Sandy Millikin Entner'59 is leading the ad hoc committee to acquire itemsfrom alumni to be auctioned at this Homecoming.Alumni who wish to contribute their talent through painting, drawing,quilting, sculpture, woodwork,or by contributing significant Cedarville College memorabilia should contact Sandy at 513-766-7855. Students today are fortunate to have alumni support. Your gifts to the Alumni Scholarship Fund make a difference! Mike Hamilton'68 Alumni Council Chair The Cedarville College Is Pleased To Announc Young Alumni With The the Year Award! t the December 1993 quarterly meeting. the Alu addition ofthe Young Alumnus ofthe Year Awar week festivities. This Award is given to honor specifically younger distinguished themselves personally or professionally. The criteria for follows: II (Utijitj /II ly approved the g the Homecoming ni who have didates are as A candidate: 2 3 4 5 must have graduated from the Colleg must have made an outstanding co must have made such an accompl typifies and represents the spirit 'within 10 years of, he a presentation ution to his/her avocatio t which dem ates usiasm o r that oth students and ,. A) must have exhibited a significant concern for and co ution to the developmento Cedarville College since graduation nt gra es must have made such accomplishments while maintaining a Christ-honoring perspective in every aspect of his/her life The Alumni Council looks for your help in the selection process. We depend on you to bring deserving candidates to our attention by making recommendations for the 1994 award.Please consider the criteria carefully and list your suggestion for a candidate below. YOUNG ALUMNUSOFTHE YEAR Name Class Phone( ) Address Reason Please return your nominations by April 30, 1994 to: Alumni Office,Cedarville College,P.O.Box 601,Cedarville,Ohio 45314 3SPRING'94